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Veteran Nollywood actress, Queen Funmbi Akinduro celebrates 60th birthday in style with family, friends and fans
It was glitz and glamour as veteran Nollywood actress Oluwafunmibi Febisola Akinduro popularly known as Queen Yayi of Africa celebrated her 60th birthday anniversary with a grand reception on Sunday at the LTV Combo Hall, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Family, friends and fans gathered to celebrate a momentous occasion, the 60th birthday of Oluwafunmibi Febisola Akinduro, it was time to reflect upon the incredible journey of a woman whose life has been characterized by determination, achievement, and the unrelenting pursuit of excellence.
Born into the esteemed family of Chief and Mrs. O. Akinuliola from Idanre in Ondo State in the year 1963, Oluwafunmibi’s journey began with a spark that would illuminate her path throughout the years.
Her early years saw her emerge as the first child, paving the way for her to chart her own destiny. As a young student at Methodist Primary School Idale-Idanre from 1970 to 1976, she ignited her passion for acting, a passion that would remain steadfast throughout her life. This foundation was further strengthened as she moved to Olofin Anglican Grammar School from 1978 to 1983. During these formative years, she showcased her multifaceted talents by representing her school in singing competitions and establishing herself as a prominent figure in sports, particularly basketball. In 1980, she etched her name in history by clinching her first gold medal, an accomplishment that marked the beginning of a legacy.
Her secondary school years were marked by a commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of distinction. Notably, she became the pioneer captain to lead the women’s basketball team to a national gold medal in Ondo State. These early achievements foreshadowed the trailblazing journey she would embark upon in the years to come.
Oluwafunmibi’s path took an enriching turn as she entered a new chapter of life, marrying Chief Francis Adetunji Akinduro and becoming the loving mother of two daughters and a son. As a mother, she embodied strength, love, and guidance, setting an example for her children to strive for greatness.
Her thirst for knowledge led her to Lagos State Polytechnic Isolo, where she pursued her studies in Business Studies. Her diligence and unwavering commitment saw her attain her National Diploma in 1997 and her Higher National Diploma in Business Administration and Management in 2000. The culmination of her polytechnic education in 2003 was a testament to her unyielding determination.
Her involvement in politics and community service illustrated her dedication to making a difference. Joining the Social Democratic Party (S.D.P.) in 1992, she quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an Alliance for Democracy (A.D.) member in 1998. Her leadership roles as the Financial Secretary and Women Leader at the Ward Level showcased her ability to inspire and lead.
Popular Nigerian disc jockey and Manchester United fan, DJ Cuppy, has revealed that she doesn’t watch football matches any longer.
Cuppy, who is well-known to be a supporter of the red side of Manchester, disclosed this on her X page recently.
She wrote, “FYI [for your information]—I no longer watch football,” attaching a sad emoji at the end.
The tweet has since garnered viral reactions with many alluding that Cuppy‘s decision to stop watching football is not unconnected from United’s current dip in form.
@symplyDAPO wrote: “Ur team is finish, so we understand.”
@Waltskillsfc said: “You carry bad luck to man-united.”
@dotboyswag10: “Just announce that you are no longer a Manchester United fan.”
@rilwan_ola01: “Please denounce Manchester United 🙏🙏🙏. Since you joined from arsenal , we have turned to old arsenal while arsenal turned to old man utd .
Thanks cuppy”
Recall DJ Cuppy was an avid fan of Premier League side Arsenal but switched to rivals Manchester United in 2020 after Arsenal’s poor run of form.
Reality star Angel Smith found herself at the receiving end of offensive comments on Twitter, leading to her deactivating her account.
A Twitter user identified as Pharoah Elroy compared Angel to the crossdresser James Brown and chef Hilda Baci.
Angel had shared moments from her recent hangout with her boyfriend Soma, posting videos and pictures on her Twitter page.
However, the celebratory mood turned sour when a troll, later identified as Pharoah Elroy, left a derogatory comment in the post’s comment section.
The troll’s comment read, “You look like a crossbreed of James Brown and Hilda Baci.”
This insensitive comparison prompted a negative response from Angel’s followers, and it appears the comment had a significant impact on her.
As a result of the online harassment, Angel Smith took the drastic step of deactivating her Twitter account.
The 10th prosecution witness in the trial of Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, Dein Whyte, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed to Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, how Visa, a card payment platform, detected fraudulent transactions linked to one of the credit card details found on the singer’s device.
This was made known in a statement shared by the agency on their Facebook page on Friday.
The witness, Whyte, led by the prosecution counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, said, “As part of the findings from the investigation, forensic analysis revealed that malicious programmes used to illegally obtain credit card information were found on the device recovered from the defendant upon his arrest.” These programmes facilitated card non-present transactions.
The investigator also identified tools on the device that disguised the user’s active location when connected to the internet.
Whyte elaborated, saying, “Tools used to verify the validity, active state, and accuracy of credit card credentials, as well as the region of the issuer of that card, were discovered on the defendant’s device. The analysis further revealed the websites accessed on the defendant’s computer, including sites where credit card information is illegally traded.”
The witness disclosed that both the phone and laptop recovered from Naira Marley were registered with his credentials, name, and email address. Investigations revealed that the singer exchanged credit card details with other individuals. Notably, one card reported fraudulent usage by Visa. Whyte clarified that the card details on the defendant’s device did not belong to him and were not issued by any financial institution.
Under cross-examination by the defendant’s counsel, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, Whyte confirmed that a Visa investigation confirmed the card had been flagged for fraudulent transactions. However, Visa did not directly link the credit card fraud to the defendant’s device, emphasizing that Visa is a payment platform, not a telecommunication company.
Justice Oweibo adjourned the case to March 6 and 7, 2024, for the continuation of the trial.
Naira Marley is facing an 11-count charge, including conspiracy and credit card fraud, brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
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